Neoclassicism: Grade 11VA

"PRELUDE TO THE FRENCH REVOLUTION: MONARCHY IN CRISIS

As the 18th century drew to a close, France’s costly involvement in the American Revolution and extravagant spending by King Louis XVI (1754-1793) and his predecessor had left the country on the brink of bankruptcy. Not only were the royal coffers depleted, but two decades of poor cereal harvests, drought, cattle disease and skyrocketing bread prices had kindled unrest among peasants and the urban poor. Many expressed their desperation and resentment toward a regime that imposed heavy taxes yet failed to provide relief by rioting, looting and striking." Read More at http://www.history.com/topics/french-revolution 

Link to an article and video on the French Revolution

Some information from Mrs Moore's Blog:

The Oath of Horatii by Jacques-Louis David   1784 (1792 = French Revolution)

LINK to presentation

LINK to the Louvre

Create your first 'infographic' of the year by analyzing the above painting using these chunks:-

• Basic data 
• Context of the 'message'
• Meaning / messages
• Most obvious images that help convey the message
• Most important elements and principles that help convey the message
• Your opinion of the success of this painting. Would something like this work TODAY?

An infographic should have at least 2 illustrations and 300 words clearly divided into the above chunks. It may be on an A3 card, a double A4 or be digital (shared with studio@dghs.co.za)

Jessica's example Try evaluating this example using this tool ....

Sturgess's Class Evaluation form

Link to DIGITAL Worksheet on the Oath of Horatii